Warming oceans accelerate Antarctic ice shelf melt, potentially raising global sea levels faster than predicted

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Antarctic ice shelves may melt faster than expected, potentially accelerating global sea level rise. Warming oceans are melting ice shelves from below, with channels on their undersides trapping heat and increasing local melt rates significantly. This discovery suggests current climate models may underestimate future sea level rise, impacting coastal planning and marine ecosystems.


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